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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,211 and 21,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,211 and 21,318 is: 31,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211 : 21,318 = 21,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211/21,318 = 21,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211x = 21,318 × 21,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211x = 454,457,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,457,124/14,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,979.25

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